Evening Echo Poem Fragment by Moorb
A fragment from an Evening Echo verse asks how sweet the dream of home feels when the heart is stirred by longing and distance. The brief piece evokes homesickness with imagery of sea or land and distant journeys.
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1911
Page
4
A fragment from an Evening Echo verse asks how sweet the dream of home feels when the heart is stirred by longing and distance. The brief piece evokes homesickness with imagery of sea or land and distant journeys.
Snider Institute attorney Millard F. Snider writes a January 6 letter arguing the Democratic party in West Virginia is split between progressive and conservative factions. He asserts anti Bryan forces influenced the 1898 campaign and questions Parker’s loyalty, urging open avowed progressive Democrats to lead the U.S. Senate race while cautioning lawmakers against candidates tied to party irregularities.
The article discusses upcoming elections and party contrasts, noting Buckhannon volunteers and leaders urging support for candidates like Willan B. Chilton for U S Senate. It criticizes the Democratic legislature and highlights anticipated turnouts in West Virginia.
Two bowling matches are scheduled with Fairmont and Morgantown duck pin teams facing Clarksburg ten pin squads. Fairmont lineup includes Davinson Jackson Duntee Davis and Dresbach. Castro Court of Morgantown brings Carr Price Leacman Bartlett Drake and Dresbach to the match with proprietor Mr Castro participating.
Nine cases disposed of by Mayor Frank . R Moore this morning. Charles Traugh, a prior visitor, fined and jailed for drunkenness after a thirty day sentence. Three men arrested for street fighting near the rear of the building fined five dollars and costs or discharged. An Italian store clerk acquitted on a disorderly conduct charge. another Italian fined and costs for drunkenness. Three others paid three dollar fines and costs for plain drunkenness.
Police Chief Harry J. Brooks and Policeman Clyde Shinn travel to Parkersburg this evening to provide testimony in federal court. Lieutenant Nichael M. Whyte will act as chief in Brooks absence during the proceedings involving Charles King, accused of collusion.
A young woman identified as Cheyy fe of Pittaburg was placed on a train by three police officers after a tense confrontation at a railroad station. She resisted, but officers kept her aboard until departure and arranged surveillance upon arrival, then deported her for loitering. Local police asserted no officer could move her, though the trio proved otherwise.
Washington January 9 The Senate committee on judiciary this morning failed to agree on a report or resolution for direct popular election of United States senators. Another meeting of the committee may be held later today.
The vessel from New York to this port ran aground near here yesterday. One hundred and five passengers were landed safely, with no injuries reported. The Russia port of VESSEL ON ROKS details are incomplete in the report.
East bound lines show Cumberland Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York departures early morning and late afternoon with arrivals around midday. West bound lines list Barkersburg Cincinnati Louisville Parkersburg and other connections with multiple departure and arrival times. Additional notes reference Fairmont Morgantown Cornellsville Pittsburgh and Weston Pickens Richwood Martinsville Wheeling and accommodations with varied schedules.
A Rexall remedy for constipation is advertised with claims of gentle effective relief, suitable for all ages. The ad promises money back if not satisfactory and lists two tablet sizes with prices, noting availability at Sturm & Wilson, Clarkeburg.
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